Though Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic opera is set in Japan, the libretto has a quintessentially English flavour, with its talk of marine parades, Madame Tussaud's Waxworks, billiard balls, bluebottles and ladies' seminaries.

In order to celebrate the launch at the NEC of Autumn Creme '99 - The Executive Secretary Show (NEC from October 19-21) in Birmingham, the organisers are offering you the chance to win a luxurious break in London for two, or any one of three great family days out in London to The British Airways London Eye and Madame Tussaud's Waxworks Museum.

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